King of Hollywood

Chapter 161 This is just the beginning

The touching singing sounded again, and after throwing the heart of the ocean into the sea, Lao 1ùsi returned to the top with a smile. The camera slowly scanned her old photos one by one, as if to prove that she had completed Cheng Han for Jack.

The scene turned to the wreckage of the Titanic again. As the camera progressed, the light became brighter, and the corridor became intact again. Passing through the hall to the banquet hall, everyone was waiting for her arrival. Then, amidst warm applause, the two young men hugged tightly on the steps and in full view of everyone.

Such a dreamlike ending finally announced the end of the movie, and in Celine Dion's voice that sounded like a sound of nature, the subtitles rose slowly. There was no other sound in the screening hall, and people were immersed in the beautiful melody of "My Heart Will Go On" for another quick aftertaste. Then, the lights came on, and applause suddenly burst out, like a flood breaking a bank, raging surging.

Everyone chooses to vent out the emotions accumulated in their hearts at a moment. Not only are many V ladies with wet eye sockets, but many men also have red eye circles. The movie that has been able to resonate strongly with so many people in the past few decades, except for "Titanic" Not much, but this is just the beginning.

"This is a masterpiece, a great work. In addition to still grasping the rhythm of the story very well, Cameron used special effects to show us a grand and exquisite picture. His almost perfect Recreating every detail of the Titanic is astonishing" - "Variety"

"The theme of the movie is disaster and love, or love in disaster. Cameron embeds a virtual doomed and tragic love into the disaster of Titanic very well, so that the hero V's feelings can be sublimated in it. , and thus touched all audiences." - The Washington Post

"Even if Adrian's nearly 300 million investment cannot be fully recovered, "Titanic" is still a successful movie. Cameron has used his imagination and current film technology to the extreme, perfectly telling a thrilling story. A sad but full of strong emotions, the hero V's previous love was like a fairy tale, but it won the applause of all the audience" - "USA Today"

The next day, almost all the media were full of praise, as if the movie was impeccably perfect. Although there are public relations factors of Fox and the media, the quality of the film still plays a decisive role, as can be seen from the praise of ordinary people who have been waiting for this film for a long time.

But this did not lead to a qualitative increase in the box office of "Titanic". In the three days of the weekend, among almost all theaters, North America only earned about 10,000 US dollars. The second position, but compared with the nearly 300 million investment, it is nothing. Many movies also sniggered because of this. The movie is good and they admit it, but it doesn’t mean they won’t applaud Adrian’s failure. He hasn’t made any mistakes since he entered this circle, and he has developed from a small film company to With today's scale, no matter how low-key it is, it will attract many red eyes.

"The market is underestimated. Although the public relations are good, but because he is too confident, he didn't even hold the test screening. Even if he can get 500 million box office in the world, it is enough for him." An executive of a certain company said so.

"Titanic" and "Eyes Wide Shut" did not have a trial screening. It is no problem that a literary film like "Eyes Wide Shut" does not have a trial screening. After all, it is not aimed at the box office, but "Titanic" It would be unreasonable not to hold a trial screening of a commercial film. There are two purposes for the trial screening. First, to solicit opinions from the participating audience through the random o1 search method. If there are any problems, you can modify it as soon as possible. It is also completely from a personal point of view, and there are not many representatives, so this is not the main purpose, the most important thing is the comments of film critics.

As I said a long time ago, before the movie is officially released, the comments of film critics will play a great guiding role. Ordinary people will choose to read the comments about this movie first when they are about to watch a movie. Blind obedience and herd behavior can easily affect their judgment. Most of the movies that are praised will be the first choice. Although some American film critics are biased, there are also many reputable people who can basically hold fair views.

Therefore, the film company has never dared to neglect the film critics who participated in the test screening, and at the same time blocked those who were purely criticizing.

But this time Adrian let the film be screened directly in theaters, and just sent tickets for the screening to those film critics. Although Fox persuaded him for a long time, he still insisted on his point of view.

"Since you want to create a miracle, then create a complete one." Adrian said so.

But after the week passed, Fox had to slander a few words. Since the work has been given to them, but they have to be handed in halfway, then the responsibility for the loss should be borne by yourself.

But is that really the case? Will Adrian's reputation as a miracle really suffer a serious setback? The box office in the second week told people the answer. Although the number of theaters has only increased, the total box office in North America has already exceeded 110 million. That is to say, in addition to the first three days of 10,000 yuan, almost 10,000 yuan in the box office was swept away in seven days, and more than 10,000 yuan was recorded every day. It jumped to the top of the box office list, and even dropped the second place by a large margin.

"...Even in that extreme environment, there are still people who abide by the best virtues of human beings, there are orchestras who play until the last moment, there are gentlemen who give others the opportunity to accept death peacefully, and there are people who live and die with the ship according to tradition The captain and the designer. There is as much beauty as there is ugliness. This is the significance of the Titanic or Cameron's "Titanic".

Now back to the hero V, I said before that this love is different from other love movies, and this difference is reflected in the final ending. For a long time, this kind of love has occupied the mainstream voice: the lover is all you have, even if you can only spend a few seconds with him in a desperate situation, it is sweet and eternal.

But here there is a different point of view, for the sake of his lover to live better, and also to let him live forever in his heart, so that he can prove that he has been in this world, just like the old Lusi said. There was a man named Jack Dawson who saved me. But I don't even have a picture of him. He can only live in my memory', she lives for herself and for her lover. Well done, Cameron" - famous film critic Roger Ebert

How about a saying? Even if the pearl falls in the grass, people will find it, not to mention that the pearl in "Titanic" is so huge and bright, and it didn't fall in the grass. Although the film critics were not able to comment on the film before it was released, most of them went to the cinema for the first time, and then, like those reporters, most of the film critics also put a lot of praise on the film. Jay's review is the best representative.

Then, the Independence Day holiday allowed many people to take an extra day off, coupled with the word of mouth of ordinary people, and the large-scale publicity on the Internet, so the box office of "Titanic" ushered in a blowout exhibition.

This kind of change made many people who were going to watch jokes a little surprised. Although this kind of momentum will not last long under normal circumstances, and even if it happens a few more times, it may still not be able to keep the investment cost by relying on the box office alone, but what will the ending be like? No one can be sure.

"In any case, this is a wonderful movie. Adrian has once again proved that his vision is unquestionable." A reporter from a media company wrote this. Although this is clearly a bragging, it has gained a very high reputation in Dachuan As well as its strength at the box office, not many people refuted it, and even those who opposed it for the sake of opposing it temporarily died down. After all, the summer vacation has just begun.

"This is yours, James." In his office, Adrian handed a check to Cameron.

"This is?" Cameron looked at the check in his hand in surprise and then at Adrian. Although five million is not much, he still knows what it means.

"This is your dividend." Adrian shrugged, and then added: "Temporarily."

"I said I already..." Cameron wanted to decline, but Adrian interrupted immediately: "Don't be silly, James, you deserve this. Of course I remember what you said back then, I There is no amnesia, but that is based on losses, but now, the situation is very good, isn't it?"

He shrugged his shoulders and continued with a smile: "Let's put it this way, I am more optimistic about "Titanic" now than before. You might as well guess it, and I will give it to you after the movie is offline." How many checks to write."

"If that's the case, then I'll accept it." Cameron didn't show any pretense, he put the check away, and then secretly let out a sigh of relief.

Adrian, who noticed this, smiled even more. He knew the situation of Cameron's studio. He devoted himself to the later stage of "Titanic" and gave up the salary of the entire team. As for not being able to sustain it, the overall morale is not very good, and he even learned from some channels that several people want to find another job.

In normal times, this is not a big deal, the few people who want to leave are all inconspicuous little corners, but at this time it is hard to say that it will not cause a chain reaction. That being the case, Adrian is happy to be a good person to buy people's hearts, even though he really wants to wait until the super huge check is drawn at the end, and appreciate Cameron's surprised expression up close.

"Just wait and see, James, what I said outside the bar will definitely come true." Adrian said vowedly.

At this moment, the communicator on the desk rang: "Mr. Adrian, Miss Gwyneth is here."

"Okay, Charlie, please come in." Adrian said immediately, then got up and opened it.

"Ed" Gwyneth, who had already arrived at the mouth, rushed into his arms with a joyful cry, then closed his mouth recklessly, and separated after some passionate exploration.

"Oh, Gwyneth, you are so enthusiastic." Adrian smiled and shook his head with a sigh of relief, but Gwyneth realized that there was someone else in the office at this time, and it was her current movie that was currently on sale. Cameron, the director of "Titanic", and Charlize, who was sitting outside at his desk, also looked at her with a half-smile.

Although a little embarrassed, Gwyneth quickly adjusted, not only regained her smile, but also generously took Adrian's arm and greeted Cameron: "Hi, James, nice to see you here your turn."

"Me too." Cameron smiled and nodded, then stood up, "There should be nothing else for you to ask me to come here, right, Ed?"

Although many people know the relationship between the two, both of them rarely make particularly intimate actions in front of others, so Cameron decided to leave.

"Did I bother you?" After Cameron left, Gwyneth blinked her eyes and asked with an innocent expression.

"Of course not," Adrian smiled and scratched her nose after closing it. "We've already finished talking—by the way, why do you come to me when you have time?"

"Of course I miss you," Gwyneth said, throwing herself into his arms excitedly again, "Oh, Ed, I really love you."

Before Adrian could speak, she closed his mouth again. No outsiders were present, and she was even more enthusiastic than before. In the same way, Adrian had no scruples, and led her back while he was holding her, and finally sat on the sofa.

It's no wonder Gwyneth is so enthusiastic. "Titanic"'s current double harvest in terms of word of mouth and box office has made her popularity suddenly rise several heights. Countless invitations are flying in like snowflakes. If you are recognized as Lusi, you will soon be surrounded by three floors inside and three floors outside. You must know that this is in Los Angeles, where you may meet big stars wherever you go.

This is incomparable to the previous "Emma". If she is not excited or moved, she will encounter a ghost.

"Ah, I'm sorry." Just as the two embraced heartily, an inappropriate voice sounded.

The two people who hurriedly stopped looked towards the mouth, and Charlize was standing there holding two cups, the expression on his face was still half a smile.

"I'm sorry to disturb you, please continue." She bowed and then went out with the cup again, which of course was closed by her.

"Do you want to continue?" Adrian asked with a smile, turning his head to look at Gwyneth in his arms.

Gwyneth gave him a blank look, sat up and began to straighten her clothes. The buttons of her white shirt and tight long shirt have been unbuttoned several times, and the bra inside has also been pulled halfway, opening the neckline, and the inside is clearly visible. It is no wonder that Charlize had that expression before, if not If she came in and interrupted, it was hard to say what she would do next.

But Adrian didn't take it to heart. If he had worried about Charlize's thoughts before, now...

"You, Secretary V, are not only diligent but also polite." After tidying up her clothes, Gwyneth looked at him with a charming look.

"Yeah, very good, quite good." Adrian nodded with a smile.

"In every way?" Gwyneth asked further, her eyes full of understanding.

"Indeed." Adrian didn't deny it, but immediately reached out and scratched her nose: "Is there any problem?"

"It's nothing... Hey, why do you always like this now?" Gwyneth frowned, pretending to be annoyed.

"Probably because you looked so cute when you were crying with a red nose." Adrian laughed.

"Don't make fun of me"

"I'm not making fun of it, I'm just curious, after all, it's a movie starring you."

"No one stipulates that you can't cry when you watch the movie you star in"

Seeing Gwyneth's swollen appearance, Adrian couldn't help laughing: "Well, well, that is indeed the most classic scene, and my eyes almost got wet."

Having said that, Gwyneth suddenly fell silent, and looked at Adrian hesitantly after a few seconds, and Adrian, who had guessed something, showed a calm expression.

"If... If it was you and me, would you do the same?" She gritted her teeth, and finally asked, then lowered her head as if she didn't dare to meet his eyes.

"Of course." Adrian answered without hesitation.

"Really?" Gwyneth raised her head in surprise, but also with some doubts.

"Really," Adrian nodded, "There are some things that men have to bear. As long as you can survive, I don't mind being like Jack. Although I am an egg, I am definitely not an irresponsible man."

What he said was indeed sincere. For a person who has been reborn once, death is not a terrible thing.

After staring at Adrian in a daze for a long time, Gwyneth sighed softly and slipped into his arms again. After resting her head on his shoulder for a while, she remembered something and looked at him and asked, "What if... there were other V people at that time?"

Now that the first question has been asked, it is not difficult to ask the second.

"I will rescue them together."

"I mean what if you can only save one?"

Adrian fell silent, while Gwyneth bit her mouth timidly.

"Do you really want to know the answer, Gwyneth?" he asked after a long while, looking at her.

"...Yes." The heart beat a few times, and Gwyneth still gave an affirmative answer.

"Okay, then my answer is, I won't save anyone, I will hold you and sink into the sea together." Adrian said word by word.

He didn't explain any more, just looked at Gwyneth calmly. Although a hint of disappointment flashed in Gwyneth's gray-green eyes, but thoughtfulness soon appeared again, how could she not understand the hidden meaning in this sentence.

"This is not the answer I want, but...it is your answer." After a while, she sighed faintly, a little sad and a little relieved.

"Okay, Gwynnie, you didn't just come here today to ask me questions, did you?" Adrian asked, stroking her head.

"Oh, of course," Gwyneth recovered and smiled slyly, "Well, my dad wants to invite you to dinner at his house." F

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